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slapshot914
post Apr 4 2005, 01:38 PM
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Well so much for getting the teener running (again!). Put the car op on jack stands to change the oil and install a tuna can. Finally gave up on the tuna can, could not get the damn thing to seal, so I left if off. Cleaned out the screen and scrapped a quarter inch of gunk off the bottom cover. Put it back together and strated it up. Yea, no oil leaks. Damn, what's that leaking out of the car. Yup gas. I looked all over to see if it was one of the hoses, but no, it looks like the gas pump is leaking. Is that possible? Anyway, now aI know what I'm doing next weekend. I justified the 914 as my hobby, but I sure would like to drive it for more than a week at a time. Oh well, at least it didn't flame while I was driving it.
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post Apr 4 2005, 02:05 PM
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There are "O" rings that seal the head...they could be brittle and cracked. See if the screws on the top are loose.
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post Apr 4 2005, 02:19 PM
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Thanks. I'll yank it off the car this weekend. The PO mounted the pump in a bad location. I'm going to move it so I don't have to take of the heater boxes to get to it. And, the leak is right in line with the exhaust. Like I said I'm glad I saw it when I did. I carry a fire extinguisher, but I sure don't want to have two parts cars. I have a spare pump on my parts car. So if I can't fix the one on the car I'll just replace. Any advise on where to mount the pump.
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post Apr 4 2005, 02:39 PM
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Should relocate the pump to inside the front hood compartment. Tweeks aka Mid-America has a kit you can buy, which is mostly just hoses and clamps. If you PM me with your fax # I can send you a copy of the instructions that comes with the kit. It's pretty easy to do, helps with fuel filter changes, and will eliminate vapor lock.
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post Apr 4 2005, 04:04 PM
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moneysmarts. I just PM you my fax number. thanks
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post Apr 4 2005, 04:12 PM
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f.i.? putting the pump IN the front hood compartment, luggage/spare tire area, is ill advised. where does the pump relocation kit put the pump? in the fuel tank well?

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post Apr 4 2005, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Apr 4 2005, 02:12 PM)
f.i.? putting the pump IN the front hood compartment, luggage/spare tire area, is ill advised. where does the pump relocation kit put the pump? in the fuel tank well?

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The factory stuck it under the tank in a cubbyhole directly in front of the passenger's feet for '75. Lots of people mount them in the same place on earlier cars, too, which is basically next to the steering rack.

Lots of people also put it in the front trunk with no problems.
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post Apr 4 2005, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE (lapuwali @ Apr 4 2005, 04:16 PM)
QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Apr 4 2005, 02:12 PM)
f.i.? putting the pump IN the front hood compartment, luggage/spare tire area, is ill advised. where does the pump relocation kit put the pump? in the fuel tank well?

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The factory stuck it under the tank in a cubbyhole directly in front of the passenger's feet for '75. Lots of people mount them in the same place on earlier cars, too, which is basically next to the steering rack.

Lots of people also put it in the front trunk with no problems.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Except its in front of the drivers feet under the tank.The front trunk is the only place for the fuel pump. Under the tank, just like the factory did in 75/76. They figured out the problem with the earlier location by then, and fixed it!!! Its easily accessible, and away from the horrid heat of the flapper valve dump to atmosphere. I speak from experience as an original 73 owner. Get that fuel pump out of the bottom of the engine bay!!!!!!!!!!
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post Apr 4 2005, 04:45 PM
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techniclly, that would not be the "front trunk", that would be the fuel tank well. the trunk is where the tire is and where the luggage would go. this might seem like symantics, a loose tire and items potentially flying around near a pump and lines is not the safest path. esp the tool boxes we all seem carry.

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post Apr 4 2005, 04:48 PM
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Behind the spare wheel well ....BEHIND the sheet metal under an access port.

BTW,,,carbs or FI?

Carbs...throw the pump out and buy a new one they are cheap...get the rotary one, lot's quieter.

FI...try and save it...not cheap....
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post Apr 4 2005, 04:56 PM
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Here's mine.
Just followed Tweeks' directions.
Seems to work well. I suppose it could get banged, but it's fairly protected next to the secured spare.


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post Apr 4 2005, 04:57 PM
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post Apr 4 2005, 08:08 PM
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QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Apr 4 2005, 04:45 PM)
techniclly, that would not be the "front trunk", that would be the fuel tank well. the trunk is where the tire is and where the luggage would go. this might seem like symantics, a loose tire and items potentially flying around near a pump and lines is not the safest path. esp the tool boxes we all seem carry.

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Well, if we're going to be technical, its spelled "technically" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

Just kidding Kev.

Money smarts, your relocation will be just fine, afterall, your the one who packs the trunk right?
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post Apr 4 2005, 09:11 PM
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curt, i looked it up in the drictionary first!! seriously. if WE'RE going to go a little spelling and grammar, i'll have a field day. THERE are people who better get THEIR ducks in a row, or THEY'RE going to be looking over THEIR keyboards twice. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

i remember someone bringing up the topic of suddenly pressuring the center tunnel lines, which haven't been pressurized outwardly before. plus 2 extra holes to drill and grommet in the rear wall of the "front" trunk. could be exciting!!!

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post Apr 4 2005, 09:15 PM
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1. does. i'm counting now!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)

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post Apr 4 2005, 09:17 PM
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2. signal. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)

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post Apr 4 2005, 09:22 PM
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3. won't. LET'S see what happens when i start opening threads. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

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post Apr 4 2005, 09:27 PM
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post Apr 4 2005, 09:39 PM
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Kevin, if your talking to me in your last few post, I think you need to call Redshift (sorry Miles), cause I have no idea what the fuck your talking about. I was just kidding (like I said). I'm certainly no grammar wiz, however, you better look up techniclly again, and BTW its Curt, with a capital "C" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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post Apr 4 2005, 09:42 PM
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no offence taken. on either side i hope.

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